Lifeline Tulasi Hospital

Lifeline Tulasi Hospital began its healthcare journey in 1997, founded by Dr. J.S. Rajkumar and Dr. Chitrakala Rajkumar, in memory of the late Dr. Rajarathnam, under the mentorship of Dr. Sankaran. Formerly known as RIGID Hospital, Lifeline has been delivering expert medical and surgical care for the past 28 years, dedicated to exemplary treatment that ensures the overall wellbeing of the community.

Over the years, Lifeline Tulasi Hospital has grown into a 100-bed tertiary care facility in the heart of Hyderabad, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced doctors. In line with our vision to extend quality healthcare to more communities, we have also launched Lifeline Tulasi Multispeciality Hospital in Hyderabad — now one of the largest hospitals in East Hyderabad.

THE FOUNDER :  Dr. J.S.RAJ KUMAR

Advanced
Laparoscopic, General & Surgical Gastroenterologist

Dr. J. S. Rajkumar is a nationally acclaimed Advanced Laparoscopic, General & Surgical Gastroenterologist, widely recognised for pioneering complex, minimally invasive and scarless surgical procedures in India. He serves as the Chairman & Surgical Director of the Lifeline Group of Hospitals, with leading centres in Chennai and Hyderabad.

An exceptional academician, Dr. Rajkumar is an alumnus of Madras Medical College, where he achieved a rare academic distinction by winning 32 gold medals, including the prestigious Johnstone Medal, awarded to the best all-round student of the year. He later pursued advanced surgical training in the United Kingdom, specialising in general surgery and hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, bringing global expertise back to Indian healthcare.

With experience of over 50,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Rajkumar has been at the forefront of advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and robotic surgeries. In recent years, he has led several landmark procedures, including rare Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (TOETVA), complex bariatric surgeries on international patients, and life-saving minimally invasive procedures for rare paediatric conditions, all widely covered by national media. 

His commitment to preventive healthcare earned him the Atal Ratna Award (2025), presented in Delhi for organising free breast cancer screening for more than 8,000 women, a milestone that reflects his deep social responsibility beyond the operating theatre. 

Dr. Rajkumar is also an Adjunct Professor at Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, mentoring young surgeons and shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery in India. Under his leadership, Lifeline Hospitals continues
to set benchmarks in ethical care, innovation, and patient-centric excellence.

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